Go Anywhere With These 9 Best Body Cameras
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The perfect body cam can increase your level of individual safety - from risk and aggressive litigators.
Bodycams can also be useful for creators, as content constantly requires a close-up personal touch.
The ideal body camera must have a decent battery capacity, a robust, petite structure, and high-quality video resolution, so it doesn't need to be recharged frequently. As outdoor explorers, sports enthusiasts, and law enforcement regularly use these cameras, durability is crucial, and a waterproof and damage resistance rating should be considered.
Read on to learn about the best body cameras for various uses.
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- Simple and easy to operate – dimensions: 183x147x63mm
- 24 megapixels – and up to 1296P
- Limited battery life – 5 hours (16 hours in standby mode)
- 2.33in Effective touchscreen – with a 166° field of view
- 16MP stills resolution – and up to 4K at 24fps
- Compact camera – with good sound aspects
- HD Video resolution at 1080p – for a reasonable cost
- 160° field of view – without screen
- Limited battery capacity – up to 3.5 hours operating time
- HD Camera – with 1080p video resolution
- Infrared shooting – and 160° field of view
- Shock and waterproof – but no wi-fi or GPS
- Good photo and video quality – 12MP and 4K video resolution
- multipurpose compact camera – with magnetic mount
- 32GB internal memory – including detachable microSD slot
- 4K resolution – shoot videos at 25fps and up to 30fps at 2.7K
- simple to use – control through a mobile app on wi-fi
- excellent video quality – with electronic image stabilization
- captures 12MP photographs – and records 1080p video
- Compact clip-on – with good battery life
- Wifi and SD card connectivity – but not the best quality
- 3K resolution videos at 60fps – and 18MP spherical photos
- Wifi, Bluetooth, & GPS connectivity – and crystal clear audio
- supports Playback in virtual reality – including a 360° POV
The 9 best body cameras
1. Boblov PD70 1296P Wi-Fi Body mounted camera
- Simple and easy to operate – dimensions: 183x147x63mm
- 24 megapixels – and up to 1296P
- Limited battery life – 5 hours (16 hours in standby mode)
Key features:
- Stills Quality: 24 megapixels
- Video resolution: Up to 1296P
- Field of view: 170°
- Screen display: No
- Storage: 32GB
- Built inWi-Fi: : Yes
- Infrared: Yes, potent up to 10m/33ft
- Battery life: 5 hours (16 hours in standby mode)
- Dimensions: 183x147x63mm
- Weight: 112g
Pros:
- Simple and easy to operate
- Decent 32 GB
- Wifi connectivity
Cons:
- Limited battery life
2. Transcend DrivePro Body 20
Key features:
- Video resolution: 1080P
- Field of view: 160°
- Screen: No
- Storage: 32GB internal memory
- Wifi:: Yes
- Infrared: No
- Operating time: Up to 3.5 hours
- Dimensions: 88.4x52.2x19.6mm
- Weight: 88g
- Can be attached to clothing via chip
Pros:
- Weather and shockproof
- HD video quality
- Portable and comes in lesser size
- One-touch operation
Cons:
- Alternatives are cheaper
- Little battery life
- Noisy activation beep
- Low recording life
3. SJCAM A20
- 2.33in Effective touchscreen – with a 166° field of view
- 16MP stills resolution – and up to 4K at 24fps
- Compact camera – with good sound aspects
Key features:
- Stills resolution: 16MP
- Video resolution: Up to 4K @ 24fps
- Field of view: 166°
- Screen: Yes, 2.33in
- Storage: MicroSD (max 64GB)
- Wi-Fi: : Yes (b/g/n)
- Infrared: Yes, effective up to 10m/33ft
- Battery life: 5 hours (16 hours in standby mode)
- Dimensions: 80x64x20mm
- Weight: 130g
Pros:
- Effective touchscreen
- Gyro sensor
- Well-protected memory card
- Compact camera
- Selfie friendly camera
- Good sound aspects
Cons:
- Benefits of having a body mount (as opposed to loose clothes)
- There is room for improvement in terms of stabilization.
4. Transcend DrivePro Body 10B
- HD Video resolution at 1080p – for a reasonable cost
- 160° field of view – without screen
- Limited battery capacity – up to 3.5 hours operating time
Key features:
- Video resolution: 1080P
- Field of view: 160°
- Screen: No
- Storage: 32GB microSD card
- Wi-Fi: : No
- Infrared: Yes
- Operating time: Up to 3.5 hours
- Dimensions: 88.4x52.2x19.6mm
- Weight: 88g
Pros:
- Reasonable cost
- HD Video resolution
Cons:
- Not rugged
- Less battery capacity
5. Pyle PPBCM9 Body Camera
- HD Camera – with 1080p video resolution
- Infrared shooting – and 160° field of view
- Shock and waterproof – but no wi-fi or GPS
Key features:
- Video resolution: 1080P
- Field of view: 160°
- Screen: No
- Storage: 32GB microSD card
- Wi-Fi: : No
- Infrared: Yes
- Operating time: Up to 3.5 hours
- Dimensions: 88.4x52.2x19.6mm
- Weight: 88g
Pros:
- HD Camera
- Infrared shooting
- Shock and waterproof
- LCD
Cons:
- No wifi
- No GPS
6. DJI Action 2
- Good photo and video quality – 12MP and 4K video resolution
- multipurpose compact camera – with magnetic mount
- 32GB internal memory – including detachable microSD slot
Key features:
- Stills resolution: 12 megapixels
- Video resolution: 4K
- Field of view: 155°
- Screen: 1.76-inch OLED screen (x2)
- Storage: 32GB internal memory(+ detachable microSD slot)
- Wi-Fi: : Yes
- Infrared: No
- Operating time: 70 minutes (camera unit only)
- Dimensions: 39 x 39 x 22.3 mm
- Weight: 56g
Pros:
- Good photo and video quality
- Multipurpose
- Compact structure
- Magnetic mount
Cons:
- Battery life can be improved
7. AKASO EK7000 Pro 4K Action Camera
- 4K resolution – shoot videos at 25fps and up to 30fps at 2.7K
- simple to use – control through a mobile app on wi-fi
- excellent video quality – with electronic image stabilization
Key Features:
- Resolution 4K and can shoot videos at 25fps and up to 30fps at 2.7K
- Battery Life: 90 Minutes
- Electronic image stabilisation
- Can shoot underwater up to 131 feet
- Weight 56.7g
- Wifi streaming – Yes
Pros:
- Photo and video quality are excellent.
- In action settings, it's simple to use.
- Controlling wifi through a mobile app
- The affordable price
Cons:
- Concerns concerning long-term sturdiness
- After a lengthy period of use, USB ports become hot
8. SereneLife Clip-on Wearable Camera
- captures 12MP photographs – and records 1080p video
- Compact clip-on – with good battery life
- Wifi and SD card connectivity – but not the best quality
Key Features:
- Still resolution: 12-megapixel
- Video resolution: HD 1080p
- Dimensions: 2 x 0.6 x 2 inches
- Weight: 40.1g
- Good battery life
- Wifi and SD card connectivity
Pros:
- Compact clip-on.
- captures 12MP photographs.
- records 1080p video
Cons:
- Poor quality
9. GoPro Fusion
- 3K resolution videos at 60fps – and 18MP spherical photos
- Wifi, Bluetooth, & GPS connectivity – and crystal clear audio
- supports Playback in virtual reality – including a 360° POV
Key Features:
- Point of View 360-degree
- Still resolution - 5.2K (30fps) resolution
- Video resolution: 3K resolution videos at 60fps, as well as take 18MP spherical photos (at up to 30fps in burst mode)
- It can be played in VR
- Wifi, Bluetooth, and GPS connectivity
Pros:
- 5.2K at 30fps and 3K at 60fps immersive 360-degree video.
- Playback in virtual reality is supported.
- Audio that is crystal clear
Cons:
- Expensive
Rent or subscribe to a camera
A body cam's resolution and video quality are the most essential features to look for – 1080p at 30 frames per second is the most common resolution, and it should provide you with an excellent, smooth recording without breaking the bank.
Durability is critical for a body cam, as it is for anything worn and carried around with you all the time.
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FAQ
What is the best body camera to get?
Boblov PD70 1296P Wi-Fi Body mounted camera.
Can you use GoPro as a body camera?
Yes, You can use it. But placing it closer to the heart is riskier.
How to conceal a body camera?
Wearing black clothes can be helpful to cover the camera.
